Farmworker Health
A five-year investment that elevated the matter of farmworker health across the state – and in a binational partner frame with Mexico.
$50 million was granted to partner organizations to create an agricultural worker health program to provide better health education, more health coverage, and better access to health-care services for agricultural workers and their families.
The California Endowment also funded the California-Mexico Health Initiative, a synergistic endeavor engaging federal and state policymakers, philanthropic entities, community organizations, and academia to confront the healthcare challenges encountered by Mexican migrants in California.
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5
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$50M
Granted for Agricultural Worker Health Programs
“We must endeavor to be an even better partner – which to me means being a bolder partner, but also a more humble one at the same time.”
DR. ROBERT K. ROSS President & CEO, The California Endowment
Browse Other Changes Planted by Dr. Ross
Building Healthy Communities $1B invested over 10 years
Health4All 38.6 million lives impacted
Youth Awards 37 total awards given
Schools Not Prisons & BMOC Millions reached since 2016
TCE Grant Making 2023 $381M awarded
Parks for All Hundreds of millions leveraged for parks investments in CA
Youth on the Board 1st of large foundations in US to have youth on the board
Childhood Obesity & Freshworks $272M to expand access to fresh and healthy foods in low-income communities
CHIS 20,000 households interviewed annually to find health gaps in CA
Kids Health Coverage Campaign $4M to help enroll children in health programs
Cultural Competency/Health Workforce/PRIME $78.2M to CA organizations working to boost the size and diversity of the state's healthcare workforce
TCE Headquarters 125,000+ use our facilities every year
Wishing Wall
Bob,
We can’t thank you enough. Our wish is that you take some time to do what you want to do.
You’ve done so much for others. It’s time to DO YOU!
God bless,
- Steve & Jenn
Thank you for seeding so much change in the world, Dr. Ross!
Bob,
Fortunate to have such a powerful voice & thought leader at TCE.
- Sherry
Thank you, Dr. Ross, for all the love you have given to this world. You have paved the way to continue making change.
- Veronica
Dang Bob! You really leaving? You really reading all this good stuff?! Ok man! Among so many of the things I already said, you baaaad, Dude. Much love!
Dr. Ross,
Thank you for all your hard work. Wishing you tons of reset and peace, Dr. Ross.
- Nancy Nunez
Thank you for being a mentor and inspiration. You have truly made a difference in California and the world.
All the best to the world’s greatest boss & mentor. Thank you for your leadership, advice, and support these last 16 years!
- Dan DeLeon
Happy times and thanks for all you have done for me.
Dr. Ross,
Wishing you special times with your daughter. Relax and enjoy the beach.
Love,
- Marie P.
Bob -
It’s been an honor to work with you through the years. Love you very much!
Congratulations on a long and impactful career! Best wishes for your next stage of life!
Best,
- Amy
POWER
Bob,
May your love, kindness and humor grow in retirement.
Love you,
- Steve & Victoria
Celebrate your new life!!
Our very best,
- Lew & Mary
Bobbie -
May God continue to order your steps. He;s not finished with you yet.
Thank you, Bob! THis Center for Strategic Partnership thrives because you helped nurture the value of partnerships. I will be forever grateful to you and for you. Plus I love that you are not shy about spirituality.
Best wishes!
Dr. Ross,
You rock.
Wishing you an abundance of love, harmony, health, and happiness.
Dr. Bob -
Enjoy this next chapter in your life. I wish you joy!
- Jim Crouch
Unveiling Our
2025 Annual
Report
The California Endowment is proud to present our 2025 annual report. Read about the work we are supporting and our partners who are changing California to a state of belonging and inclusion.
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